Leslie's publications include Mommy Wars, New York Times bestselling memoir of abusive love - Crazy Love, and The Baby Chase. She recently completed her fourth nonfiction book which explores female aging and sexuality after motherhood and divorce. Leslie shared her own story, corrected misconceptions many people hold about victims of domestic violence, and explained how we can all help break the silence, in her TED Talk with almost 5 million views - "Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave".

The evening's event will also include special guests:

Four-time Olympian and the first female American luger to medal at any Winter Olympics, Erin Hamlin

Famous Syracuse #44, Pro-Football Hall of Famer and former Denver Bronco, Floyd Little